The Waiting Land (28 page)
Authors: Dervla Murphy
Surviving many rides along Pokhara’s main street was a good test for my Russian bicycle
In these mountain farmhouses a warm welcome usually makes up for lack of comfort
Tashi in Ireland, June 1967
First published in England by John Murray in 1967
First published by Eland Publishing Limited
61 Exmouth Market, London EC1R 4QL in 2010
This ebook edition first published in 2011
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ISBN 978–1–906011–77–2
Cover Image:
Kathmandu, Nepal,
1980 by Steve McCurry
© Steve McCurry/Magnum Photos
